Search Flights from Bakü to Tashkent

Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world. The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually.

You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.

Airport Buses

The easiest and cheapest way to get to the airport from the city center is by airport bus. Bus line 116 departs from Vurgun Park, located in central Baku, and takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport.

Metro

The metro system in Baku provides transportation to many central locations in the city like the Old City, 28 May Street, and the Caspian Sea. However, to get to the airport from the city center you have to first take the metro and then get on a bus. From central locations in the city like the Old City, Cafer Cabbari, and Khatai you can take the metro to the 28 May and Koroglu stations. From here you can get on bus line 116, which runs to the airport or take a taxi to the airport.   

Personal Car

Since the city is rich in oil, fuel is cheap, making traveling by car a very attractive option. Getting to the city center from the airport is very easy. One of the city’s most important avenues, Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Boyuk Shor Highway, which goes to the airport. From the highway take the Airport exit. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots where you can park your personal car for a certain fee.

Airport Information

Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.

The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine.

The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection. 

Tashkent International Airport is located 12 from the city center. The airport is the most important airport in Uzbekistan. Tashkent International Airport has the distinction of being the main hub of Uzbekistan Airways.

Transportation to and from this large airport is very easy. Passengers can also take advantage of the services offered at the airport before their flight or after they land. You can get the city center from the airport by taxi, bus, transfer services or rental car.

Taxi

Private taxi firms serving Tashkent International Airport provide easy access to the city center. Taking a taxi is one of the fastest, safest, and most convenient ways to get to the city. By taxi, it takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center.

Bus

You can also take a bus to get to the city center from Tashkent International Airport. Buses are a more affordable option compared to taxis. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by bus. Buses depart in front of the terminal building at every hour of the day.

Transfer Services

You can also get to the city center from the airport by using a shuttle service offered to you by the hotel you are staying at. Hotels offer transfer vehicles with a chauffeur, providing comfortable transportation directly from the airport to your hotel.  

Rental Cars

Another transportation method to get to the city center is by rental car. You can rent a car from the various rental car companies located at the airport and enjoy a pleasant drive to the city.

Airport Information

Tashkent International Airport, located 12 km from the city center, is the main international airport of Uzbekistan. The airport is the busiest airport in Central Asia. Tashkent International Airport has two terminals, one for domestic flights and one for international flights. The airport has large parking lots and the terminal buildings contain a variety of services.  

Tashkent International Airport offers a lost and found, post office, ATMs, baby care rooms, rest areas, VIP lounges, and meeting rooms. The airport also features restaurants and bars that serve traditional and national dishes and a store where you can shop for various souvenirs, cosmetics, and more.